Can an Oximeter replace CPAP?

49er wrote:TT,

Sorry if you covered this but have you tried a sleep weaver cloth elan mask? Not sure how it would work with your irritated nose but maybe once it is healed, this could be a good solution? Also, I would look at the Sleep Weaver FF Anew mask which might help.

I definitely understand your situation regarding the choices you have to make. Hopefully, you can find a good solution that enables you to start sleeping on the machine again.

49er

If what you are describing is a mask that has a cloth liner, that sounds like a posible solution or worth trying. I really thing the rubber or what it's made of is just rubbing my skin to the point of causing the blisters and pores getting infected. I've been on it 100% except for the night I did the positional belt. That was a disaster in terms of results. A $200 experiment that actually increased the apnea events.

Too tall wrote:

49er wrote:TT,

Sorry if you covered this but have you tried a sleep weaver cloth elan mask? Not sure how it would work with your irritated nose but maybe once it is healed, this could be a good solution? Also, I would look at the Sleep Weaver FF Anew mask which might help.

I definitely understand your situation regarding the choices you have to make. Hopefully, you can find a good solution that enables you to start sleeping on the machine again.

49er

If what you are describing is a mask that has a cloth liner, that sounds like a posible solution or worth trying. I really thing the rubber or what it's made of is just rubbing my skin to the point of causing the blisters and pores getting infected. I've been on it 100% except for the night I did the positional belt. That was a disaster in terms of results. A $200 experiment that actually increased the apnea events.

Exactly what I am talking about TT. Check out this site:

http://www.circadiance.com/

Hope you can find a product that solves your problems. Again, I am so sorry for your struggles.

Man, this is the most whacked question Ive ever read on a CPAP question. Can an oximeter replace CPAP when you have OSA? LMAO

Come on man, get real. If you hate the idea of CPAP that bad, get a dental device. Ive heard they can work for mild to moderate OSA, but you may end up looking like a bucktooth horse.

Get a friggin CPAP machine and use it regular. Atrial fibrillation and untreated OSA? Man, you are walking a razors edge to death...

Eric

Too tall wrote:
If what you are describing is a mask that has a cloth liner, that sounds like a posible solution or worth trying. I really thing the rubber or what it's made of is just rubbing my skin to the point of causing the blisters and pores getting infected. I've been on it 100% except for the night I did the positional belt. That was a disaster in terms of results. A $200 experiment that actually increased the apnea events.

You have been told like a dozen times now to use a liner. A five minute search will tell you all about it as I said before. Did you make one last night? Making one is easy and takes 5 minutes. Did you bother the look? Or will solving your problem mean that you can stop bitching and that would mean you have to re-evaluate your whinning?

BlackSpinner wrote:

Too tall wrote:
If what you are describing is a mask that has a cloth liner, that sounds like a posible solution or worth trying. I really thing the rubber or what it's made of is just rubbing my skin to the point of causing the blisters and pores getting infected. I've been on it 100% except for the night I did the positional belt. That was a disaster in terms of results. A $200 experiment that actually increased the apnea events.

You have been told like a dozen times now to use a liner. A five minute search will tell you all about it as I said before. Did you make one last night? Making one is easy and takes 5 minutes. Did you bother the look? Or will solving your problem mean that you can stop bitching and that would mean you have to re-evaluate your whinning?

Hmm, I have a totally different take as TT as expressed interest in solutions offered by various members on this forum.

And just because someone doesn't seem to be comprehending something that is obvious to you doesn't mean they are trying to make excuses.

Regarding making liners, I am an absolute klutz at any arts and crafts tasks including ones that are simple for most people. So don't assume that something that is easy for you would be that way for someone else.

49er

Eric, Yours is the most whacked response to a call for help that I have ever read on a CPAP question...

You say you can read but it appears that your comprehension is severely lacking.

Perhaps you can visualize the question this way and then offer some constructive help.

Visualize that you have just undergone an expensive surgery involving your heart and are told that you have a better chance of success if you can control your oxygen desaturation during sleep.

Next you pick up a CPAP machine, put the mask on and wake up the next morning discovering your face has had a reaction to the mask making further use of the mask impossible.

Having a sore face and a less that perfect nights sleep and worrying about your heart you ask if an oximeter can help.

Now is your chance...

What can Too tall do tonight to get a good nights sleep while his face is healing and he is trying to locate a mask or pillow system that can allow him to use the CPAP machine?



Instead of laughing your ass off, put your brains to work and come up with a solution that Too tall can use tonight...

Too Tall: Sacrifice an old, clean t-shirt. cut out a DIY gasket and use it; put Lansinoh on your sore, clean skin,
(before and after you sleep) See how that works. If you are not into crafts,
you can order the Pad a Cheek liners from Karen--a bargain for as long as they last.
Know that we are pulling for you to make this a success.

49er wrote:
Regarding making liners, I am an absolute klutz at any arts and crafts tasks including ones that are simple for most people. So don't assume that something that is easy for you would be that way for someone else.

49er

Oh come off it. Cutting a large triangle with a hole in it is arts & crafts? They do this in kindergarden - they actually do this with TWO HOLES and call it a mask - successfully.

BlackSpinner wrote:

49er wrote:
Regarding making liners, I am an absolute klutz at any arts and crafts tasks including ones that are simple for most people. So don't assume that something that is easy for you would be that way for someone else.

49er

Oh come off it. Cutting a large triangle with a hole in it is arts & crafts? They do this in kindergarden - they actually do this with TWO HOLES and call it a mask - successfully.

Why are so you bleeping nasty? Thank god when i asked Karen, with padacheck, to cut a product I ordered, she didn't have your mean spirited attitude.

And yes, thanks to having a disability that affects some fine motor and visual perceptual skills, I do greatly struggle with kindergarten like tasks. I have tried several times to make a liner to no avail. I finally gave up wasting my time and I don't give up easily. But I was essentially beating my head against the wall.

49er

Well, I'm going to back out of this forum. I had no idea I'd get responses like Eric and BlackSpinner and other have given. BTW, I've worn the CPAP every night since my ablation on Oct 23. I mentioned that but some choose to attack first and read latter or not read at all. I'm just looking for a little conversation not a fight and as tempting as it is, I'm not going to lower myself to respond to these hate filled remarks. Yall have fun. later.

Too tall wrote:Well, I'm going to back out of this forum. I had no idea I'd get responses like Eric and BlackSpinner and other have given. BTW, I've worn the CPAP every night since my ablation on Oct 23. I mentioned that but some choose to attack first and read latter or not read at all. I'm just looking for a little conversation not a fight and as tempting as it is, I'm not going to lower myself to respond to these hate filled remarks. Yall have fun. later.

Understandable. Please feel free to use the private messaging option if you have further questions but don't want to post publicly. Most of us are available that way. Otherwise, best wishes to you -- I hope your skin heals and you find a mask that is workable for you going forward. -- kaiasgram

Astonished is my word for some of this dialogue. I'm astonished. Some member-responses are very understanding. Others are condescending & rude.
Where's the moderator?
We're all concerned, have similar and/or dissimilar sleep issues, so surely there's room for compassion, folks!! If I'd been the member asking questions, I surely would have found another, more respectful place to get help! My issue is similar to the question-asker which is exactly what I came on line.

Bets415 wrote:Astonished is my word for some of this dialogue. I'm astonished. Some member-responses are very understanding. Others are condescending & rude.
Where's the moderator?
We're all concerned, have similar and/or dissimilar sleep issues, so surely there's room for compassion, folks!! If I'd been the member asking questions, I surely would have found another, more respectful place to get help! My issue is similar to the question-asker which is exactly what I came on line.

Hi Bets415,

This is an unmoderated forum. Unfortunately, one of the downsides are the rude responses you read in this thread.

The positives are we can discuss anything we want pertaining to our situation, including posting commercial links and discussing self treatment which is banned on another apnea forum that is moderated which banned me. So we take the good with the bad.

Please don't be driven away as there are many good folks. But if you still feel uncomfortable, feel free to PM people who might be able to help you. I have had nothing but great experiences with PMS.

Anyway, I hope you will stick around in one form or another and get your questions asked.

49er

49er...thanks for your response. Helpful to know this is an un-moderated forum. I've used cpaptalk in the past and found good solutions.... this night/morning/whatever it is = first time to read replies like these.

Bets415 wrote:49er...thanks for your response. Helpful to know this is an un-moderated forum. I've used cpaptalk in the past and found good solutions.... this night/morning/whatever it is = first time to read replies like these.

You're very welcome. Yup, there are alot of good solutions to be found on this forum.

49er